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How do you say "welcome back" in french? -- The Dark Side 01:25, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
In a formal research essay, would I need to footnote paraphrasing from a famous piece of literature such as the Bible or Shakespeare, eg. "Ever since Eve called Adam over for that fateful little snack..."? Thanks -- Señor Purple 02:38, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I have a friend named Will,who is going to Saudi Arabia,what would his name be pronounced as in their language? <email removed> —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.16.28.243 ( talk) 11:07, 4 May 2007 (UTC).
Weel.-- Kirby♥ time 23:06, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I have got a record (a 7" single) from Japan. Here are scans of the front and back covers. Can anyone tell me the name of the band and the titles of the two songs? Bonus kudos if you recognise the band or know anything about them! Many thanks. -- Richardrj talk email 13:52, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
The word "back" functions either as a noun (the back of the car), adjective (the back cover), adverb (please, go back), or verb (The vehicle in front backed into me.).
From what I understand, a phrasal verb (also called a two-word verb) that is made up of a verb plus a preposition and the meaning is idiomatic. Examples are go on means to continue, clamor for means to demand, go over means to review, etc.
Then why is it that the word back is not a preposition, since it is also used with the verb take as in take back meaning to regain?
I am hoping for an elaborate discussion on this.
Thank you very much. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Carlrichard ( talk • contribs) 22:38, 4 May 2007 (UTC).
Thank you very much.. You have been very helpful.. I still welcome more answers to my questions. Maybe somebody else has something in mind that s/he wants to share with us. Carlrichard 23:04, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I was asked with this question. I dont know what to answer. Is this a kind of question that quizzes one's intelligence? What is the answer to that question? Carlrichard 23:01, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
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How do you say "welcome back" in french? -- The Dark Side 01:25, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
In a formal research essay, would I need to footnote paraphrasing from a famous piece of literature such as the Bible or Shakespeare, eg. "Ever since Eve called Adam over for that fateful little snack..."? Thanks -- Señor Purple 02:38, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I have a friend named Will,who is going to Saudi Arabia,what would his name be pronounced as in their language? <email removed> —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.16.28.243 ( talk) 11:07, 4 May 2007 (UTC).
Weel.-- Kirby♥ time 23:06, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I have got a record (a 7" single) from Japan. Here are scans of the front and back covers. Can anyone tell me the name of the band and the titles of the two songs? Bonus kudos if you recognise the band or know anything about them! Many thanks. -- Richardrj talk email 13:52, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
The word "back" functions either as a noun (the back of the car), adjective (the back cover), adverb (please, go back), or verb (The vehicle in front backed into me.).
From what I understand, a phrasal verb (also called a two-word verb) that is made up of a verb plus a preposition and the meaning is idiomatic. Examples are go on means to continue, clamor for means to demand, go over means to review, etc.
Then why is it that the word back is not a preposition, since it is also used with the verb take as in take back meaning to regain?
I am hoping for an elaborate discussion on this.
Thank you very much. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Carlrichard ( talk • contribs) 22:38, 4 May 2007 (UTC).
Thank you very much.. You have been very helpful.. I still welcome more answers to my questions. Maybe somebody else has something in mind that s/he wants to share with us. Carlrichard 23:04, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
I was asked with this question. I dont know what to answer. Is this a kind of question that quizzes one's intelligence? What is the answer to that question? Carlrichard 23:01, 4 May 2007 (UTC)